Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER March 16, 1888 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 August 12, 2010, 10:20 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History March 16, 1888 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER COURIER PUBLISHING COMPANY VERNON, LAMAR CO, ALA. FRIDAY, March 16, 1888 Vol. II, No. 41 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR A. CRAIG SMITH There is probably no young man in Alabama, who has earned a more favorable record in the service of the state than the young gentleman who heads this article. He is a candidate for State treasurer, and the courier takes pleasure in announcing this fact to the voting citizens of Lamar. By education, and experience during the past four years, under the present Treasurers, he has been well qualified for the important position at the head of the state’s Exchequer. Jay Gould is on his way home again, and comes via Cuba. The report is that Jay intends to buy up the entire sugar crop. This he is fully able to do, as only the sum of $15,000,000 would be required. If this should be true, the tariff reduction proposed would amount to very little. Chicago has had a liberal share of national nominating conventions…………. The gold fever is running high at Wedowee, Ala., due to a gold find. Two miles from the place C. C. Euloe struck a rich vein, from an analysis of which the output will be enormous. A stock company will be organized at once. The excitement runs high among the inhabitants. It is reported to be the richest find yet recorded. – [Mobile Register] A Washington correspondent has made an interesting mathematical calculation regarding the number of hands shaken by the President and Mrs. Cleveland during the last few months. ………….. Comptroller Durman has decided that witness fees in the United States court, are not negotiable, than no such claim against the Government shall be paid, unless to the witnesses themselves. This will fall very heavy upon parties that have bought witness tickets on speculations, which is pretty generally followed throughout the state. Dr. R. A. VAUGHAN, President of the Tombigbee Railroad, accompanied by Col. J. H. LEIGH, Maj. J. M. BILLUPS, Col. W. C. RICHARDS and other directors of the company, left yesterday for Fayette Court House for the purpose of holding a meeting and receiving ballots for or against the consolidation of the Mississippi & Alabama Tombigbee Railroad Companies. Capt. C. A. JOHNSTON is in New York working in the interest of this company which will undoubtedly soon begin operation. – [Dispatch] THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION VERY COMPLIMENTARY The Daily Herald has the following to say of J. S. MCEACHAN, Esq. who has lately located in our town: “J. S. MCCACHIN, Esq. who has been the claim agent for the A. G. S. R. R. during the past three years, has resigned his position, and will hereafter practice law in Lamar County. Mr. MCEACHIN leaves the railroad service with the highest commendations from the general counsel in Cincinnati, and from Superintendent GRIGGS of this city. He is regarded as an able lawyer, an accomplished business man, of popular manners and indomitable energy.” Mr. MCEACHIN’S law card appears in this issue of the Courier. The editor having long known Mr. MCEACHIN, unhesitatingly commenced him to the people of Lamar County, as being a first-class lawyer, and a man honorable and upright in all of his dealings. WHY COME SOUTH? Both men and nature in this section are kind to new-comers. The lands are productive and cheap. The settlers who come among us will not have to dwell in a wilderness. They will find themselves surrounded by all the comforts of civilization, and they will soon learn to forget the very name of blizzard. Why remain to freeze, and starve, and struggle on the bleak prairies of the Northwest, when the garden spot of the world is waiting for people to take possession of it and enjoy it? – [Atlanta Constitution] A YOUNG MAN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE The entire community was shocked on Sunday last by the news of Mr. BERT MARLER taking his life with his own hand, which occurred on the evening before at his brothers, five miles west of this place. The deceased placed a pistol to the side of his head and fired twice, the bullets both entering just back of the right ear, and severing the artery in the neck. The pistol used, was a self- acting one, which accounts for the two shots, the first having a mortal effect, but in falling he grasped the pistol, which caused it to fire the second time. The deceased was a young man 22 years of age, possessed good business qualities, and could do almost any kind of mechanical work and had good prospects for a useful career. He was well connected in this county and had a large circle of friends that mourn his untimely death. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County To CROWDER and NEWMAN The Tax Collector has filed a list of delinquent tax payers and of real estate upon which taxes are due. You are reported a delinquent and the following real estate is reported as assessed to you, to wit: The mineral interest in, and to the NW ¼ of Sec 24, and SW ¼ of SEC 17, and SW ¼ of SE ¼ and SE ¼ of SW ¼ and N ½ of NW ¼ and E ½ of NE ¼ of SEC 18, and NE ¼ of SEC 19 and NW ¼ of NE ¼ and NW ¼ SEC 20, NE ¼ Sec 23, T 15 R 16, West. This is to notify you to appear before the Probate Court in said county, at next term thereof, commencing on Monday the 2nd day of April, 1888, then and there to show cause, if any you have, whey a decree for the sale of said real estate should not be made of the payment of the taxes assessed against you, fees and costs. This 12th day of March 1888 W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County To whom it may concern, take notice that the Tax Collector has filed in my office a list of delinquent tax payers, and of real estate upon which taxes are due, and therein reported as assessed to “owner unknown” the following real estates to wit:…………. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS The State of Alabama, Lamar County To BARKSDALE ESTATE The Tax Collect has filed in my office a list of delinquent tax payers, and of real estate upon which taxes are due. You are reported as delinquent, and the following real estate is reported as assessed to you, to wit: W ½ of NE ¼ and E ½ of NE ¼ Sec. 5 T 17, R 15. This is to notify you to appear before the Probate Court of said county, at the next term thereof, commencing on Monday, the 2nd day of April 1888, then and there to show cause, if nay you have, why a decree for the sale of said real estate should not be made for the payment of the taxes assessed against you, and fees and costs. This 12th day of March 1888 W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate JOHN L. SULLIVAN not whipped, badly winded. If you want some fine Irish potatoes call at Dr. BURNS. SHERIFF SALE Within legal hours of sale, on Friday, the 16th day of March 1888, I will proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the Court House door in Lamar county, State of Alabama, the following property to wit: One yoke of oxen, levied on as the property of C. W. NOLEN, to satisfy an execution issued out of the Circuit Clerks’ office, in favor of the state and against ICHABOD HILL, J. W. L. FLINN, W. B. ARMNSTRONG, and GEORGE NOLEN, defendants,. This March 7th 1888. J. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon Alabama keeps constantly on had a full stock of Music books of all kinds. Blackboards, ruled music paper, music stands, tuning forks, pitch pipes and other musical merchandise. Will fill orders of wholesale prices. Musical Journals ordered at club or other rates. Also a full line of school books, slates, pencils, chalk, steel pens, blank books, writing paper of all kind. Envelopes, etc. Prices as low as can be given on first-class goods. Will exchange new books for old books. Will buy and sell old books. Look! Look! The Train is coming. Get ready for a ride but before starting call and let G. C. BURNS sell you a nice bill of groceries at rock bottom figures. West side Court square. MAX NATHAN, for MIRLOR BUSECK Dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars, and tobacco. Capt. ECKFORD’S Old Stand, No. 63, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Ala., Jan 24, 1888 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge of in his absence the Clerk Circuit Court Lamar County, Alabama, at Vernon, Ala. on April the 5th, 1888, viz: HD No. 14646, REUBEN F. TERRY of Beaverton for the W ½ of NW ¼ Sec 33 T 13 R 14 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: JOHN MORRIS, JOHN T. HILL, DAVID TAYLOR, ADOLPHUS C. MORRIS, all of Beaverton, Ala. Frank Coleman, Register Ad for American No. 7 Sewing Machine - (drawing of sewing machine) COLUMBUS MARBLE WORKS. Monuments and Headstones of every description furnished to order with the best of stock. I invite orders for anything in my line from all parts of the country. Don’t be deceived before calling at my yard, for seeing is satisfaction. Everything warranted. LIST OF PRICES OF PLAIN HEADSTONES LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS 3 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft 0 in x 2 in $12 3 ft 6 in. x 1 ft 2 in x 2 in $15 4 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft. 4 in x 2 in $20 5 ft 0 in. x 1 ft 6 in x 2 in $25 All work done on short notice. Material and work warranted the best. Correspondence solicited. W. H. NEWLON, Columbus, Miss. Miss TILLIE H. BAILEY, Columbus, Mississippi Fashionable Millinery. Hats and bonnets trimmed to order. Hats, bonnets, plumes, ribbons, feathers, and flowers of latest styles always on hand. No shop worn-goods sold. I have also a large stock of Hair goods for sale cheap. Also Sole Agent for Mme. Williamson’s Corsets. Everybody invited to call and examine goods before purchasing elsewhere. Place of business-dwelling between Morgan, Robertson, & Co. and Dowing Boarding House on Market Street. BILL HAMILTON with S. BAUMGARTEN Dealer in staple and fancy dry-goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc. Aberdeen, Mississippi. Highest Market price paid for cotton. C. S. W. PRICE JAS. A. HUDSON PRICE & HUDSON Corner Main and Market Streets (Blair’s Corner – 69 Main. 76 Market) Columbus, Mississippi. Shoes, boots, hats, rubbers, umbrellas, shoe findings & c. Our Specialties – Zeigler’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes, Boyden’s Hand-sewed and custom shoes, Fanst’s Hand- sewed and custom shoes. New firm, new goods, and satisfactory prices. Location convenient. Business solicited. Equity and promptness assured. Come to see us. DR. R. L. BRADLEY, Dental Surgeon. Vernon, Alabama. Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent counties. All work neatly executed, and satisfaction guaranteed; but in no case will responsibility for breaks, warps or shrinkage be assured. Positively no work done on time, unless a satisfactory note be given. Grateful for the liberal patronage extended heretofore. Hope to merit a continuance of the same. G. W. RUSH J. W. CLEARMAN New Cash Store. G. W. RUSH & CO., Vernon Alabama. We take the liberty of enlightening the World and the community particularly with the information that our full stock of dry goods, and groceries, boots, and shoes, hats and caps, hardware, cutlery pocket knives, Queens ware, etc. A superb and well selected lot of notions. Which is offered at bottom prices for cash or produce. The Birmingham Age – Largest Paper in the state The Weekly Iron Age, Birmingham, Ala. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama AZRAEL – (poem) “FINE CHAMPAGNE” – a Mean Suspicion and an Outrageous Accusation – (short story) TALMAGE’S SERMON – “The Barn and its Surroundings” PAGE 3 REPUBLICAN PARTY THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Comments of some of the most influential papers of the country CURRENT COMMENTS SHREWD SPARROWS – They Build Nests for Themselves in Spite of all Opposition A TERRIBLE CUSTOM – How the Chippewa Indians Try to Evoke the Aid of the Great Spirit A Dutch pine-land explorer, who has recently returned from a trip through Northern Michigan and Wisconsin, reports to the Duluth (Minn.) Journal a custom among the Indians which has been recently resurrected. While at a place called “”Birt-teat-serus” the Indian meaning being where the caribou die, near Portage Lake, he came across the entirely nude bodies of three Indian maidens hanging lifeless from the branches of a tree. An Indian guide and hunter then told him the remarkable story of the vents in connection with these young squaws. The Indians of Birt-teat-serus, fearing a removal to the White Earth Reservation, decided to try and evoke the blessings and aid of the Great Spirit, and so brought forth this old custom, which has long been forgotten. Three of the prettiest Indian girls in the and of Chippewa’s were then invited to a feast, and after receiving the attentions and adoration of all assembled were invited to partake of a draught of liquid which had been prepared by the medicine men of the tribe,. Without any knowledge of the deadly nature of the liquid, they drank and in a few minutes were beyond human assistance. For three days and nights the Indians then held a weird and exciting service over the corpses and then buried them with all pomp and ceremony, Indian Agent Gregory is investigating the affair and it is extremely probable that something will be done to punish the murderers of these innocent victims of an old and barbarous custom. SOMETHING TO REMEMBER ------(jokes)----- Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Dr. Sanford’s Liver Invigorator Ad for Pacific Liver Pills Small ads Ad for St. Jacob’s Oil Ad for Prickly Ash Bitters – (picture of bottle) Ad for W. L. Douglas $3 Shoes Ad for Chickasaw Iron Works PAGE 4 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday ANNOUNCEMENTS I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. LEE S. METCALF I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. T. M. WOODS I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Treasurer, at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888 in the county of Lamar. L. M. WIMBERLY I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education at the election to be held the first Monday in August 188, in the county of Lamar. B. H. WILKERSON I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff, at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. J. F. MAY We are authorized to announce the name of W. Y. ALLEN for re-election to the office of tax Assessor. Thankful for past favors he hopes to be able to merit the same in the future election, the first Monday in August. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff, at the election to be held the first Monday in August 188 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. TROY R. LANGSTON. I announce myself a candidate for election to the office of Tax Collector, at the August election, 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. I have never offered for an office before, and my age I think entitles me to a hearing, being 55 years old. S. W. BURNS We are authorized to announce the name of W. G. RICHARDS for election to the office of Commissioner, at the election to be held the first Monday in August, 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held on the first Monday in August 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. A. J. ATKINS We are authorized to announce the name of J. A. MCCOLLUM a candidate to the office of Commissioner at the August election in 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. We are authorized to announce JERRY PENNINGTON a candidate for Sheriff of Lamar County, subject to the will of the people at the election to be held the fist Monday in August 1880. We are authorized to announce J. W. PETERS a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the August election 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. We are authorized to announce D. I. GUTHRIE a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the August election in 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. We are authorized to announce R. L. BRADLEY as a candidate for re-election to the office of Representative of Lamar County at the August election 1888 subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. We are authorized to announce S. B. THOMAS a candidate for the office of County Treasruer, at the August election, 1888. We are authorized to announce JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY a candidate for the office of Representative at the August election, 1888. In accordance with intentions expressed in my withdrawal from the race four years ago, I am now a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the August election. JOHN A. YOUNG, We are authorized to announce GEORGE W. RUSH a candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the August election, 1888. Several locals left out this week for want of space. LOCALS Mrs. Dr. E. L. MORTON is visiting relatives in town. How will the Athletes look in blue and white? A game of base ball Saturday. Come and see it. We will have a lot of Crop Lien Notes for sale next week at this office. Our social circles have received two splendid acquisitions, in the persons of Mr. J. S. MCEACHIN and wife. The Courier gladly welcomes them to our town. Our town can expect to witness some good games of baseball in a short time. By a mistake in making up the “forms” last week, the announcement of Mr. L. M. WIMBERLY was left out, but appears as usual this week. A mortgage for a cool million was recorded in the Probate Judge’s office this week. The genial and witty JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY announces as a candidate for Representative in this issue. He is a man of broad and liberal views on all questions of government, besides a great fund of general information. Sheriff PENNINGTON returned from Missouri Tuesday, bringing with him JOHN L. POUNDS, who had skipped his bond in this county. POUNDS is now in jail. Married – At the residence of the bride’s father, W. S. METCALF, on the 11th, inst. J. M. BANISTER and Miss ANNIE METCALF. Rev. L. A. HOLMES officiating. On the 11th inst. at the residence of T. E. BENSON, JAS. R. CAMP and Miss KATIE TERRELL, Rev. L. A. HOLMES officiating. On the 8th inst., at the post office in Vernon, WILLIAM BROWN and Miss MARY F. MCCLUNG. Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD officiating. On the 5th inst. a the residence of Mrs. MARTHA SIZEMORE, D. F. TRIMM to Miss M. U. SIZEMORE. Rev. WM. J. KIRK officiating. Mr. S. B. THOMAS announces as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer in this issue. To those who do not personally know Mr. THOMAS, we cheerfully say to them, that he is a safe and competent man for the office. Mr. JOHN A. YOUNG announces in this issue as a candidate for Tax Collector. To say more than that he is a good and well qualified man, would be out of place, he being a near relative of the editor. All business with the Courier will be attended to at the Probate Judge’s office. Respectfully, R. J. YOUNG, Bus. Manager Sometime last week at Miller’s mill on the K. C. M. & B. R. R. a man named EUBANK had one hand cut off and the other cut open by a circular saw. We had the pleasure of meeting in town this week, Mr. J. M. BROWN, who is traveling in the interest of the Farmer’s Alliance. Mr. BROWN informs us that he has every encouragement for the success of the Alliance in this county. BASEBALL, THE NATIONAL GAME Our town has two baseball clubs, organized for the season. One composed of the young men of town, the other of the students of the High school. The former club, the Vernon Athletes, is composed of the following gentlemen: B. M. BUIE, President and Pitcher; J. S. MCEACHIN, Captain and Back Stop; WILLIE SUMMERS, Treasurer and Second Baseman; R. J. YOUNG, First Baseman; WALTER NESMITH, Third Baseman; J. P. MORTON, Short Stop; FAYETTE PENNINGTON, Right Field; W. A. BURNS, Centre Field; W. R. BRADLEY, Left Field, and J. E. MORTON, T. J. GUYTON, and EMMIT GUIN, extras. The following gentlemen compose the “College Nine:” G. B. WIMBERLY, President and First Baseman; D. S. SUMMERS, captain and Back Stop; W. K. BROWN, Treasurer and Pitcher; WILLIE HULL, 2nd Baseman; DEWITT MORTON, 3rd Baseman; ETHEL MACE, Right Field; JOHN MATTHEWS, Left Field; J. T. BROWN, Centre Field; LUTHER MORTON, Short Stop BUENA VISTA NORMAL COLLEGE – Buena Vista, Mississippi – Some Advantages – Short-hand, type-writing, telegraphy, music, art, elocution, and a fine library. Remarks: Expenses per month, for board and tuition $10.00. Thirteen courses of study and nine teachers. Six states represented, besides twenty-two counties in Miss. Enrollment is 271. Ladies board with one of the Principals, gentlemen, with W. J. Parker. Next session opens August 30th, 1887. For a new catalogue, Address: J. S. DICKEY, A. B. Buena Vista, Miss. Chickasaw County. Mention this paper. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL – Vernon Alabama An English classical and mathematical Academy for the education of both sexes. Instrumental and vocal music a specialty. W. K. BROWN, L. I. Principal. B. H. WILKERSON, Assistant Teacher. Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, Music Teacher. The scholastic year is divided into two sessions – the Fall and the Spring. The Spring Session opens Monday January 2nd 1888 and will continue six scholastic months. A systematic Course of Study has been arranged, and students on entering will be examined and classed with reference to what they know, afterwards thoroughness alone will secure promotion to higher studies in the course. Much attention will be given to the government and discipline of the school and this as well as the methods of instruction will be in every way up with the times. MUSIC. This important department will be ably presided over by Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, who is a teacher possessing every ability natural and acquired, and of successful experience. Those who place their daughters here may safely expect their advancement to be commensurate with that of those in the best schools of the county. Thorough Base will be taught free of charge. Mrs. Shields will also instruct the entire school will be drilled daily in Penmanship, Dictation, Vocal music, and Calisthenics. This school offers great inducements to those who wish to secure a thorough and practical education. No place can offer better advantages for establish and maintaining a good permanent school than Vernon. The refinement and culture of the society and the healthfulness of the locality makes this a place well suited for educating the young. Expenses are as low as any first class school can offer. TUITION Primary Per month $1.50 Intermediate Per month 2.00 Common School Studies 2.50 Languages 3.00 Higher mathematics sciences &c 3.50 Music 3.00 Contingent Fee Per Term .50 Board $7.00 per moth. For further particulars, address the Principal at Vernon, Ala. FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL – The Premium School of Lamar. Enrollment last session 112. The 6th Session will open October 24, 1887, and continue 9 scholastic months. J. R. GUIN, Principal. Miss JALA GUIN, 1st Assistant. This school is in a very prosperous condition. The Faculty is able and fully up with the latest and best methods of instruction. the school is carefully graded and no pupil is permitted to advance until thoroughly prepared. Special inducements given to boarding pupils. Every effort will be made to improve those entrusted to our care, both morally and intellectually. The resent faculty having been elected unanimously for three years feel somewhat flattered; and feel safe in guaranteeing perfect satisfaction to all. We especially invite young men and young ladies who intend teaching to give us a trial. We know of no town offering better inducements to educate the young than Fern bank. The people are social and refined. The locality is remarkably healthy. The school room has been enlarged and is well fitted up in way of charts, maps, globes, etc. Expenses are lower than any other first class school can offer. Tuition: Primary per month $1.25 Intermediate per month $1.50 Common School $2.00 High school $2.50 Incidental fee per quarter 20c. Board $7.00 per month. Two lessons in Vocal Music per day free to the entire school. For full particulars address the Principal at Fern Bank, Alabama. IMPORTANT NOTICE Owing to the continued ill health of our Mr. TOPP, it becomes necessary for him to retire from the present business, and in order for the speedy closing of the same, we will from this date sell all desirable goods at Greatly Reduced prices, and all unseasonable goods at a sacrifice. This notice closes all old accounts and prohibits the opening of new ones. Country merchants and others desiring clothing, hats, shirts, underwear, &c., &c will do well to see our stock before buying elsewhere. Remember this means Cash on the Counter. BUTLER & TOPP Columbus, Miss. November 1, 1887. NON-RESIDENTS NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County DALLAS EATMAN Vs MATTIE EATMAN In Chancery at Vernon 11 District, Northwestern Chancery Division In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of DALLAS EATMAN, complainant that the defendant, MATTIE EATMAN resides out of this state, in Meriden, State of Mississippi, and further, that in the belief of said affiant, the defendant MATTIE EATMAN, the age of 21 years. It is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Vernon Courier, a newspaper published in the town of Vernon, Lamar County, Ala, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring her, the said MATTIE EATMAN, to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 26th day of March 1888, or, in thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso may be taken against her. Done at office in Vernon, this the 29th day of February, 1888. JAS. M. MORTON Register J. S. MCEACHIN, Attorney-at-Law and Solicitor in Chancery, Vernon, Ala. Will practice in Lamar, Marion, Walker, Winston, and Fayette counties, in the United States Courts at Birmingham, and the Supreme Court of Alabama. Fertilizers. We have now on hand a superior article of palmetto Acid Phosphate for composting, and will keep a good stock of the Celebrated Sea Fowl Guano during the season. Give us a trial. J. J. SHERMAN & Co., Agt., Columbus, Miss. Just received, a new lot of shoes, which we offer at hard time prices for cash. RUSH & Co. at Vernon and Sulligent. Clothing! Clothing! At A. COBB & Son Dealer in General Merchandise. Ladies best fitting (picture of a corset) always in store, and at prices to suit the ladies. Our summer stock is complete – consisting of ladies fine dress goods, ladies shoes, men’s shoes, boots, hats, etc. Our stock of clothing of the best quality, which we are offering at a small margin above cost. We are selling cheap. We mean what we say. Don’t fail to call when you are in town. We have a lot of Iron Foot plows which we will sell very low (picture of iron foot plow). Very Respectfully. A. COBB & Son Ho! (picture of canteen) Every one that Thirst food and lodging for man, and provender for horses can be had to live and let live prices at the WIMBERLEY House, Vernon, Ala. L. M. WIMBERLY, Proprietor Gilmer Hotel. Columbus, Miss. This establishment has changed hands and will be thoroughly overhauled and refurnished and first-class accommodations guaranteed and charges will be moderate. A. W. KING, Proprietor SAM’L M. MEEK, WM. C. MEEK - S. M. & W. C. MEEK, Attorneys and Counselors at law. Office on Military Street, (Opposite Court House), Columbus, Miss. Will practice in the Courts of Lamar County, Alabama J. D. MCCLUSKEY – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery Vernon, Ala. will practice in the Circuit Courts of Lamar, Marion, Fayette, and Walker. The Federal Court and Supreme Court of Ala. Special attention given to collection of claims. Barber Shop for a neat, close and clean shave or your hair cut in the latest style, call at my shop, first door west of the jewelry sop. Respectfully, P. S. PHILLIPS M. B. PITTS Aberdeen, Mississippi. Cheapest Grocery house in the city. Staple and fancy groceries. Bargains for cash every day. J. R. BANKHEAD of Cansler, Lamar County is with this firm, and respectfully requests to his friends to visit him when in the city. He will sell goods very low. VERNON CIRCUIT, FAYETTE C. H. DISTRICT, M. E. CHURCH SOUTH APPOINTMENTS Vernon, 4th Sunday 11 am and 7 ½ pm. Springfield Chap. 11 am, 1st Sunday, Moscow 3 ½ pm 1st Sunday. Lebanon 11 am 2nd Sunday. Newman Chap. 3 ½ pm 2nd Sunday. New Hope 11 am 3rd Sunday. Mt. Nebo 3 pm G. L. HEWITT, Pastor VERNON LODGE, NO. 45 IOOF Meet at 8 pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, N. G. M. W. MORTON, Sec. VERNON LODGE, no. 389 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications 8 pm 1st Saturday in each month. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, W. M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. LAMAR DIRECTORY W. A. YOUNG Judge of Probate R. E. BRADLEY Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer D. J. LACY Tax Collector W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor JAMES M. MORTON, Reg in Chancery B. H. WILKERSON Co. Supt of Ed. R. L. BRADLEY Representative ALEXANDER COLLINS Coroner N. L. TRUELL County Surveyor COMMISSIONERS R. W. YOUNG SAMUEL LOGGAINS W. M. MOLLOY ALBERT WILSON NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINSTRATOR Estate of W. G. HILL, Deceased Probate Court Letters of Administration of the estate of said decedent, having been granted in the undersigned on the 14th day of February, 1888 by the Hon. W. A. YOUNG, Judge of said Probate Court of Lamar County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred. R. J. 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